Officials wanted to ensure Aroostook’s smallest communities got equal access to money to fund projects.

Patten has lost at least five 19th-century downtown properties in recent years, and the church could be next.

Maine and its native tribes will have more money this year to keep history alive. The Maine State Historic Preservation Commission and four tribal communities will get $1.3 million, 30 percent more than last year, from the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund.

A Caribou firefighter died Thursday afternoon in a crash on Route 1.

CARIBOU, Maine — Without his new friend, Chuck Beidelman of Caribou might have lost access to community services. Elmer Morin, 78, of Limestone began driving Beidelman, 85, to grocery stores and medical appointments in February after Beidelman began experiencing mobility challenges. Morin volunteers for Caribou Area Ride Service, a program looking to expand and fill crucial transportation gaps for senior citizens in and beyond Caribou.

The Aroostook County school board that oversees a superintendent facing felony charges isn’t saying much about her arrest. The board knew about Superintendent Elaine Boulier’s Jan. 25 arrest before the Bangor Daily News published a Wednesday story revealing the charges, Troy Grass, chairperson of the SAD 42 school board, said.

The Houlton hockey team and individual players were recognized at the Class B North High School Ice Hockey Awards Banquet, held March 19 at the Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon.

The 39th annual Houlton Snow Run 5K and Walk took place on Saturday, March 11 at the John Millar Civic Center. This year's event saw 35 participants compete (28 runners and seven walkers) in the beautiful Saturday morning weather.

Southern Aroostook finished off its undefeated season with an 83-56 victory over Forest Hills to win its second consecutive Class D gold ball.

Southern Aroostook made it four Class D state championships in five seasons with a 68-30 victory over Seacoast Christian.

Experienced ice drillers know that certain lakes and varied species of game fish require particular live bait to produce consistent action.

Drake Weston swished a 3-pointer from the left corner at the halftime buzzer and was quickly mobbed by his teammates at halfcourt. The basket encapsulated how things went for the Warriors on Saturday, as they defeated No. 2 Machias 78-46 in the boys Class D North final.